India is a place of yoga origin, and I believe that if you want to immerse yourself in the art of yoga, there is no other way than India. India is a place full of yoga. It attracts yogis from all over the world who are looking for a spiritual and peaceful way of everyday life.

Why do I call India the best destination for learning yoga? Because I am an Indian. Before the world understood its importance, India invented thousands of years of yoga and meditation. There are many yoga studios and recuperations in India, where people can find a range of courses and treatments to heal their minds, bodies and souls.

Western yoga is mainly concentrated on physical postures and sequences [somas], but in India, especially the traditional Grenam, asana is only one aspect of the whole system. Therefore, in India, people can expect more emphasis on breathing, meditation, and spiritual cleansing, such as philosophy teaching, curse singing, and karma yoga.

While we continue to discuss why India is the best yoga destination for you, I would like to mention some good places in India where you can learn yoga art.

Rishikesh

This place is known as the World Yoga Capital. This place is a spiritual destination for many people and it has many Ashrams and yoga centers, both ancient and modern. The city is located on the banks of the Ganges River, and it is believed that the meditation here is closer to Moksha [Enlightenment].

2. Bihar Yoga School, Munger Bihar

In this school, yoga is a way of life, not just any exercise. Karma Yoga takes precedence over Asana. In addition to the course, one must expect to work like yoga, cleaning utensils, and kitchen work; toilet cleaning is part of the schedule here.

3. Purple Valley, Asagoa, Goa

This place is suitable for modern yogis who are looking for juice, detox and Wi-Fi and his yoga practice. This place has the best teachers in the world, such as John Scott, Petri Raisanen, etc., for yoga and meditation. Don't worry, if you are not a veteran of yoga and one of the most famous institutions for learning yoga, it will also encourage beginners to be enthusiastic.

4. Kaivalyadham Ashram, Lonavala Maharashtra

Lonavala is a small hill station between Pune and Mumbai. The monastery was designed as a yoga center in 1924, and people can spend a day, a week, a month or even a few years to explore and experience the countless projects it offers you. The monastery also offers diplomas and fully accredited degrees for yoga teachers, as well as short courses for beginners and advanced students.

5. Himalayan Iyengar Yoga Center, Dharamkot, Himachal Pradesh and Arambol Goa

The center itself is unique. In the summer, the center is working in Himachal, and in the winter, the space is transferred to Arambol Goa. The owner of the college is an accredited yoga teacher from BKS Iyengar, known for his yoga skills. All students here must pass the first five-day course to continue their professional studies.

6. Mysore Mandala, Mysore, Karnataka

This is one of the best places for yoga in Mysore. The Yoga Center is housed in a century-old house and offers a charming café from the owner’s organic farm. It is more like a Western-style leisure resort than a traditional practitioner. There are a variety of courses to choose from. The teaching consists of 9 teachers, and teacher training is highly valued here.

If you want to study yoga in India, these are some of the best yoga centers to choose from. The yoga centres in India are very diverse. People can get a complete tradition and old feeling in one center, and in another center like the Western retreat. With the exception of India, you won't find traditional Western-style yoga anywhere except the world. If you have countless choices to study yoga in India, why do you want to find a good yoga training institution anywhere else in the world?

Learning Yoga – Choosing India as a destination was originally published on Spring